This glossary contains the words learned during the first part of the second semester of architecture.
Air-entrained concrete
Noun
low-density type of concrete throughout which small air bubbles are dispersed in order to increase its frost resistance.
Example: Air-entrained concrete is used to make roads.
en: Concreto con aire incorporado
Architectural concrete
Noun
Means all concrete exposed to view in all public areas on the interior and exterior of the New Facility
Example: Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.
en: Hormigón arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Noun
Asphalt Concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction of roads, highways, airports, parking lots, and many other types of pavement.
Example: The asphalt concrete of the road is in good condition when there is no rainfall.
en: Hormigón asfáltico
Axis
noun
A straight line that joins two points in space and along which shapes and spaces can be placed. It has length and direction.
Example: Since the first cities were built, there have been major axes: main streets that have become important as a communicating element, capable of rationalizing space and urbanizing the city around it. They create a great influence on the architecture that is projected around them, capable of supporting the great movements that are created from it.
en: Eje
Backup Wall
Noun
Common interiors walls (backup walls) are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: back-up walls combine air barrier, vapor barrier, moisture control and insulation in an all-in-one product.
en: Muro de apoyo
Brick courses
Noun
Is a layer of the same unit running horizontally in a wall. It can also be defined as a continuous row of any masonry unit such as bricks, concrete masonry units (CMU), stone, shingles, tiles, etc.
Example: The Standard states that the laying of brick courses on the first working day must reach a maximum height of 1.30 m, which is equivalent to 12 or 13 courses.
en: cursos de ladrillo
Cellular concrete
Noun
also known as lightweight cellular concrete, low-density cellular concrete is a cement-based suspension with a minimum of 20% foam entrained in the mortar.
Example: Lightweight cellular concrete is the ideal lightweight solution design needs and offers a strong cost/value advantage for lightweight infill construction.
en: hormigón celular
Colored concrete
Noun
Colored concrete is a type of concrete in which pigments are added to give it color.
Example: Colored concrete can be used to build floors or slabs with a very aesthetic finish and durable color.
en: Hormigón coloreado
Concrete block
Noun
A concrete block is a prefabricated masonry, made with fine concrete or cement mortar, used in the construction of walls.
Example: The concrete to paste the concrete blocks is made with 3 buckets of stone, 2 of sand, 1 bucket of cement and water.
en: Bloque de concreto
Cured concrete
Noun
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
en: hormigón curado
Dovetail Insert
noun
Dovetail insert clamping design prevents the insert from being lifted by shearing forces during demanding operations
en: Inserto de cola de milano
Edge
Noun
Example: The Colima River is a border of the town of El Chanal.
en: Borde
Exposed concrete
Noun
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building.
Example: The house is finished with exposed concrete and looks aesthetically pleasing.
en: concreto expuesto
Gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure. These loads simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model.
Example: when a beam bends it is due to gravity loading
en: carga de gravedad
Green concrete
Noun
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: Some architects, builders and engineers are turning to environmentally responsible green concrete construction with new concrete formulations that help conserve non-renewable resources and reduce the CO2 emissions problem.
en: Hormigón verde
Hanging off
Noun
Means a thing attached to or suspended from another by the upper part, without support from the lower part.
Example: The fan is hanging off from the ceiling
en: Colgando
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
It is the small space left between the two surfaces of the ashlars or bricks immediately next to each other in a construction that is filled with mortar or cement in order to join them and bind them solidly.
Example: The straight, sloping surfaces of the bedding (horizontal) joints tend to catch the light and give the masonry a clean, neat appearance.
en: Junta de mortero horizontal
Insulating concrete
Noun
A reinforced concrete form works, system generally made with rigid thermal insulation that remains in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and ceilings.
Example: insulating concrete has been used to bridge decks, abutments and girders, among other things.
en: Hormigón aislante
Journey
Noun
is a form of dynamic occupation designed as a form of attractiveness in which aesthetic and landscape effects can be accentuated.
Example: The journey is the configuration of the route that is made by being in the place.
en: Trayecto
Ladder type systems
Noun
Means two main air lines, generally one each side of the railway tracks, cross connected at regular intervals and able to be fed from any direction.
Example: Ladders used by electricians
en: Sistemas tipo escalera
Laterally
Noun
Load acting horizontally on a structural element or structure.
Example: That does not come in a straight line .
en: Lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
The tie in a hollow wall is a component that is used to join the internal and external walls - built with bricks or cement blocks -, making both parts act as a homogeneous unit.
Example: Used to connect multiple wythes of masonry
en: Lazos de albañilería
Metal channel
Noun
Metal channels are light gauge and cold formed. Light gauge means thin. Cold formed means that they are made by bending thin steel without heating.
Example: Due to its high resistance, the metal channel can be used on the floor or in places with heavy traffic of people.
en: canal metálico
Metal channel
Noun
Metal channels are light gauge and cold formed. Light gauge means thin. Cold formed means that they are made by bending thin steel without heating.
Example: Joining sill plates and electrical equipment
en: Anclaje de cuña
Metal decking
Noun
Metal decking is structural. It is most often covered with concrete to form floor or roof slabs. Sometimes it isn't covered with concrete and just spans between secondary roof framing members and supports the roof insulation and roofing materials.
Example: that's used as a structural roof deck or composite floor deck.
en: Cubierta metálica
Metal framing
Noun
Metal framing usually refers to cold-formed, light gauge studs, channels and other shapes.
Example: Metal framing can be structural if it is engineered.
en: Estructura metálica
Metal grating
Noun
Metal grating consists of 2.5m wide prefabricated grating panels, with 4 mm horizontal wires, 6 mm vertical wire with 3 three-dimensional decorative profiles along the horizontal one.
Example: Grating can be structural or non-structural.
en: Reja metálica
Metal panel
Noun
Metal panel is a general term describing any flat, thin sheet of metal.
Example: The metal panel can be any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc)
en: Panel metálico
Metal rod
Noun
Are a low carbon steel bar, with a kind of "corrugated" type edges on its surface to improve the adherence to the concrete and keep the structure without movement with the concrete.
Example: The metal rod is the basis for general fabrication in a wide range of applications.
en: Varilla metálica
Metal roofing
Noun
This roofing material consists of a robust galvanized steel sheet with a multi-layer polymer coating in various shades. The base of this roofing material is a steel sheet, covered with a zinc coating.
Example: Metal roofing can be used in industrial buildings and commercial buildings.
en: Techo metálico
Metal stud
Noun
These help stabilize the steel structure during construction.
Example: metal stud can help transfer horizontal and vertical loads from the structure to the base.
en: Perno metálico
Metal tubing
Noun
Are those used for mechanical and light structural applications.
Example: Metal pipes are used in the construction of buildings.
en: Tubo de metal
Milestones
Noun
They are landmarks that are recognized by everyone on a site, they can be seen from afar, like monuments.
Example: Monuments.
en: Hito
Multi-storey
Noun
Building has several floors at different levels above the ground.
Example: Skyscraper
en: De varios pisos
Neighborhood
Noun
Is a subdivision of a city or town, which usually has its own identity and whose inhabitants have a sense of belonging.
Example: The neighborhood where I live
en: Vecindario
Node
Noun
They are meeting points such as street crossings, squares, traffic circles or some reference area.
Example: A traffic circle is a node
en: Nodo
Path
Noun
Road and route along which one travels, such as streets, avenues, walkways, roads, among others.
Example: he sidewalks of your colony
en: Senda
Porous concrete
Noun
Is a special type of concrete with high porosity used for concrete finning applications that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass through directly, thereby reducing runoff from a site and allowing groundwater recharge.
Example: Used in gardens and for sidewalks
en: Hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
Noun
Is a construction product that is produced by pouring concrete into a reusable mold or "mold" which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and set in place.
Example: Used in large buildings
en: Concreto prefabricado
Reinforced concrete
Noun
It consists of the combination of two materials, concrete and reinforcing steel. These materials are combined in order to form structural elements such as beams, columns, walls, foundations, slabs, among others.
Example: Pre-cast concrete floor systems - beams, slabs, double tees, and single tees
en: Concreto reforzado
Relief Angle
Noun
Is an angle between the part of the flanks of a cutting tool below the cutting edge and a plane perpendicular to the base.
Example: We need a good angle to have a good structure
en: Ángulo de alivio
Steel angle
Noun
An angle steel is a commercial profile whose design is compared to the letter "L" because the way this steel profile is bent forms a 90º angle.
Example: Steel angles are hot rolled, and are most often structural.
en: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
Noun
These are structural elements that support the construction loads and transmit them to the vertical support elements.
Example: The steel beam is mainly used in the construction or development of bridges, warehouses, roofs or buildings of large size.
en: Viga de acero
Steel channel
Noun
Is a product made of ordinary carbon structural steel and ordinary hot-rolled low-alloy structural steel.
Example: Commonly used in the construction of bridges, architectural structures, vehicle manufacturing and other industrial structures.
en: Canal de acero
Steel column
Noun
A steel column is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support.
Example: The steel beam is to support bending and compression stresses caused by the elements it supports or by natural forces such as earthquakes, wind, among others, to transmit them to the foundation.
en: Pilar de acero
Steel framing
Noun
Steel framing is a general term. It could be structural or non-structural shapes.
Example: Steel framing is based on a frame or skeleton of any structure whose components are mostly steel columns and beams.
en: Estructura de acero
Steel joist
Noun
They are structural elements that support the construction loads and transmit them to the vertical supporting elements (columns or walls).
Example: Steel beams are classified by their use or how they perform in supporting and transmitting weight.
en: Viga de acero
Steel member
Noun
Member is a general term. Steel members are any part of a primary structural system. Beams, columns, girts, joists, etc.
Example: Beams, columns, girts, joists, etc.
en: Miembro de acero
Steel plate
Noun
Is a thin metal sheet with different types of uses, of various thicknesses, generally from 1 to 12 millimeters, which will depend on its use and type of manufacture.
Example: Presses are frequently used for stamping and die-cutting by means of punches and dies.
en: Chapa de acero
Steel reinforcing
Noun
Reinforcing steel is understood as the component that is bonded to concrete that is subject to high load.
Example: Reinforcing steels can be designed and prefabricated to the specific dimensions required for the project.
en: Refuerzo de acero
Steel sections
Noun
Example: Example: Engineers use the section properties for their calculations.
en: Secciones de acero
Supports
Noun
It is the action that some structural elements perform to maintain a building
Example: Columns
en: Soportes
Tie something back to
Noun
Tie something so it doesn't move
Example: Tie the columns to the foundation
en: Atar algo a
Transfers
Noun
Action performed by some structural elements
Example: The foundation transfers column loads to the ground.
en: Transferencias
Uban plot
Noun
They are land that meets all the basic requirements for construction and subsequent use by its potential inhabitants.
Example: Lots or land for sale
en: Parcela urbana
Unreinforced concrete
Noun
Plain, unreinforced concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, which limits its applicability as a structural material.
Example: This concrete does not contain steel
en: Hormigón no armado
Urban legibility
Noun
Is one of the principles of urban design. Legibility means the possibility of organizing an environment within an imageable and coherent pattern.
Example: An inhabited neighborhood or a subdivision
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